Meaning of 'seat'

noun

any support where you can sit, especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit

Example: "I dusted off the seat before sitting down."

noun

furniture that is designed for sitting on

Example: "there were not enough seats for all the guests"

noun

the cloth covering for the buttocks

Example: "The seat of my pants was worn through."

noun

a part of a machine that supports or guides another part

noun

the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body

Example: "They were elected to a seat in the Senate."

noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Synonyms: tail

noun

the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based

Example: "the brain is said to be the seat of reason"

noun

a space reserved for sitting, as in a theater, or on a train

Example: "I booked my seats in advance."

Synonyms: place

noun

a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)

verb

show to a seat

Example: "assign a seat for"

Synonyms: sit sit down

verb

place in or on a seat

Example: "the mother seated the toddler on the high chair"

verb

place or attach firmly in or on a base

Example: "seat the camera on the tripod"

verb

provide with seats

Example: "seat a concert hall"

verb

put a seat on a chair

verb

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

Synonyms: induct invest

verb

be able to seat

Example: "The theater seats 2,000"